The air-cooled VW Beetle is a legend for so many reasons. One of the main ones being how many were built and how long they stayed in production with only minor changes to the basic design. It's ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in question had been parked for nearly two decades before this YouTuber decided to rebuild the engine. Joy van Haelen rebuilt a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle engine as a learning ...

A classic VW Beetle takes on another Volkswagen Beetle in a quarter-mile drag race focused on acceleration and straight-line performance. The comparison features a VW Käfer 1300 and a Volkswagen ...

The Volkswagen Beetle stands as one of the most enduring symbols of the 20th century, a vehicle that transitioned from a practical vision of basic personal transportation to a beloved global icon. Its ...

Volkswagen could have replaced the Beetle with a mid-engined, water-cooled hatchback, but it ended up being one of the foundations for the Golf. The Type 1 would eventually be named Käfer, the German ...

Few cars on the road in the post-war period display the kind of recognizable charm and enduring connection to pop culture as the Volkswagen Type 1, commonly referred to as the Volkswagen Beetle. Just ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...